Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Connecticut
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Connecticut earn an average of $48,190 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $48,430. The best-paying metro area is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $51,240.
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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Connecticut, charted
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Average pay by state
Connecticut vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,430 | $23.28 |
| Connecticut | $48,190 | $23.17 |
| Rhode Island | $50,870 | $24.46 |
| New York | $50,330 | $24.20 |
| Massachusetts | $49,360 | $23.73 |
Related jobs in Connecticut
- Machinists$64,030
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,560
- Tool and Die Makers$75,520
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66,800
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,120
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,690
Average pay, Connecticut, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Connecticut?
The average is $48,190 a year, and the median is $46,280. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $48,430.
What is the hourly wage in Connecticut?
$23.17 an hour on average; the median is $22.25.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($51,240), followed by Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT ($49,240). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Waterbury-Shelton, CT ($46,280).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #24 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.